Navigator of the Seas Review
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We cruised out of Galveston last week and had an incredible time. We drove down and visited relatives and arrived at the pier at around 10:30 on Sunday. We parked at Park N Cruise which is right across the street from the cruise terminal. It could not have been any easier. Book it early as both their interior and exterior parking areas are limited and sell out quickly.
Embarkation is a bit of a mess with dropping off luggage. There is not a lot of organization or sense of direction. Once in the terminal, check in went quickly and we were on the boat by 11:30 having lunch in the Windjammer. Our cabin was ready by 1:00PM and our luggage showed up by 4:00PM.
Navigator recently underwent a refurbishment and it looks fantastic. The crew was friendly and helpful. Our kids had a great time and we really could not ask for a better week.
Cabin Review
Royal has upgraded Navigator and added several new cabins with floor to ceiling windows on the front of deck 12. We had cabin 1802 which looked directly forward at the bow of the ship. I can't adequately express how amazing the view was out of these windows from that vantage. Morning after morning we woke to the view of the sun gently rising above the crystal blue Caribbean waters. It will be hard to ever go back to a small window again!An added bonus is the size of the rooms. At around 200 square feet, they are every bit as big as a balcony room and in some cases bigger. Our kids were able to sleep comfortably on the sofa bed which was about a big as a queen sized mattress. It has been about 10 years since my wife and I last cruised. We were impressed with all the new details in cabin design. There is storage everywhere in this cabin - soft shut drawers, a well thought out bathroom, and ample closets. We had room for 2 adults and 2 children's things with hardly anything out in the cabin. If you are thinking of trying these cabins, they are worth the money. I hope Royal adds these to as many ships as they can in the future.